How do social influences shape behavior?

They affect how we think, act, and feel

What is the role of culture in identity development?

It helps shape self-concept and social roles

What does it mean to attribute behavior?

Assignng causes (external or internal) to others’ behaviors

How do psychological disorders affect society?

They impact families, workplaces, and healthcare systems

How does psychology promote mental and physical health?

By helping people understand emotions and behavior

What is the main difference between classical and operant conditioning?

Classical pairs stimuli, while operant has rewards/punishments

How do observational learning theories explain behavior?

People learn by watching and imitating others

What are the effects of privilege and stereotypes on personality?

The shape self-perception and behavior

How does stress impact psychological and physiological health?

It can cause anxiety, depression, and physical illness

Which lifespan development theory explains aging best?

Erikson’s Psychological Development Theory

What are common legal and ethical issues in psychology?

Confidentality and informed consent

The study of the human mind and behavior

What is the relationship between language and cognition?

Language helps shape thought processes

What defines abnormal behavior?

Behavior that deviates from cultural norms and causes distress

What is the difference between continuity and discontinuity in development?

Continuity is gradual, discontinuity happens in stages

What is the difference between cognitive and social development?

Cognitive development is about thinking; social is about relationships

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1
How do social influences shape behavior?
They affect how we think, act, and feel
They only matter in our childhood
They only influence people with weak personalities
They have no impact
2
What is the role of culture in identity development?
It plays no role
It only has a role with some cultures
It helps shape self-concept and social roles
It only matters in adults
3
What is a major psychological theory of personality?
Randomness Theory
Trait Theory
String Theory
Reflex Theory
4
Which method is commonly used to assess personality scientifically?
Brain scans
Tarot card card readings
Guessing based on appearance
Standardized personality tests
5
What does it mean to attribute behavior?
Studying emotions through surveys
Analyzing emotions based on genetics
Assignng causes (external or internal) to others’ behaviors
Ignoring the outside influences on behavior
6
At what stage does language acquisition begin?
After age 10
After age 3
In adulthood
At birth
7
How do psychological disorders affect society?
They only affect low-income communities
They have no effect on society
They impact families, workplaces, and healthcare systems
They only affect the person diagnosed
8
Which factor does NOT influence emotional expression?
Culture
Biological factors
Favorite color
Environmental influences
9
How does psychology promote mental and physical health?
By avoiding discussions about mental health
By encouraging bad habits
By helping people understand emotions and behavior
By focusing on brain injuries
10
What is the main difference between classical and operant conditioning?
Operant conditioning works faster than classical conditioning
Classical conditioning only works on animals
There are no differences
Classical pairs stimuli, while operant has rewards/punishments
11
Which of the following is a major field in psychology?
Economics
Clinical Psychology
Atsrology
Chemistry
12
How do observational learning theories explain behavior?
People only learn through personal experience
Learning happens randomly
People learn by watching and imitating others
Genetics determine al behaviors
13
What are the effects of privilege and stereotypes on personality?
They make people more intelligent
The shape self-perception and behavior
They have no impact on mental health
They only impact people in leadership positions
14
How does stress impact psychological and physiological health?
It can cause anxiety, depression, and physical illness
It only affects the brain
It has no long-term effects
It only makes people work harder
15
Which lifespan development theory explains aging best?
Erikson’s Psychological Development Theory
Paul’s Aging Theory
The Reflex Theory
The Big Bang Theory
16
Which therapy method is best suited for treating phobias?
Psychoanalysis
Telling the person to “just get over it”
Ignoring the fear
Exposure therapy
17
What is a key biological factor influencing personality?
Astrology
Genetics
Favorite music genre
Social medis use
18
What are common legal and ethical issues in psychology?
Making up test results
Confidentality and informed consent
Copying research from the internet
Ignoring patient rights
19
What is psychology?
The study of physical health
The study of politics
The study of economic systems
The study of the human mind and behavior
20
What is the relationship between language and cognition?
There is no relationship
Language only develops after cognition is fully formed
Cognition controls language but not vice versa
Language helps shape thought processes
21
What defines abnormal behavior?
Behavior that deviates from cultural norms and causes distress
Any behavior that is unusal
All introverted behaviors
Any behavior that is aggressive
22
Which of the following is a symptom of psychological disorders?
Having many hobbies
Extreme mood swings
String leadership skills
Interest in learning
23
What is the difference between continuity and discontinuity in development?
Continuity is gradual, discontinuity happens in stages
Continuity is only found in adults
Continuity happens quickly, discontinuity happens slowly
There is no difference
24
Which theory explains motivation?
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
The Reward Theory
The Color Theory
The Motivation Theory
25
What is the difference between cognitive and social development?
Cognitive development is about thinking; social is about relationships
Social development only happens in groups
They are the same
Cognitive development stops after age 25
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Which factor plays a major role in cognitive development?
Only genetics
Both genetics and environment
Only Environment
None of the above

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